Opposition by One Zero Pty Limited to registration of trade mark application number 2003322 (Class 5) – Rehydraid - in the names of PLC Automation Pty Ltd and Redland Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd.

Case

[2021] ATMO 122

14 October 2021


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AGLC Case Decision Date
Opposition by One Zero Pty Limited to registration of trade mark application number 2003322 (Class 5) – Rehydraid - in the names of PLC Automation Pty Ltd and Redland Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd. [2021] ATMO 122 [2021] ATMO 122 14 October 2021

CaseChat Overview and Summary

One Zero Pty Limited opposed the registration of the trade mark application number 2003322, for the mark "Rehydraid" in Class 5, by PLC Automation Pty Ltd and Redland Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd. The opposition was heard by Blake Knowles.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the Opponent had established any of the grounds of opposition relied upon, specifically those under sections 42(b), 44, 58, 58A, and 60 of the *Trade Marks Act 1995* (Cth).

The court found that the Opponent had failed to establish any of the nominated grounds of opposition. Consequently, the trade mark application was permitted to proceed to registration, subject to a one-month period from the date of the decision. The court also ordered that registration be stayed if a notice of appeal was served, pending the outcome of any appeal. The Applicants were awarded costs against the Opponent.
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Areas of Law

  • Intellectual Property

  • Administrative Law

Legal Concepts

  • Standing

  • Costs

  • Remedies

  • Appeal